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July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

GACL, ECG, Eight Other State Institutions Owe GRA Over GH¢1bn In Taxes

Ten state institutions including the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) owe the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) over GH¢1 billion in taxes. This was revealed during an engagement at the public accounts committee sitting on

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Jakpa Was Not Honorably Released From The Military – CDS

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lieutenant General Thomas Oppong-Peprah, has provided testimony regarding the status of the third accused in the ongoing ambulance procurement trial, Richard Jakpa. During cross-examination by Attorney General Godfred Yeboah Dame on Monday, July 29, 2024,

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Ghana’s Youth Deserve An Experienced, Committed Leader – Mahama

Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his position that the Ghanaian youth deserve an experienced and committed leader. “The youth are the future of our nation, and they deserve a leader who is experienced, ready

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Oppong Nkrumah Says Government Is Committed To Improving Ghana’s Housing Sector

Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Minister of Works and Housing, outlined his strategic vision and leadership approach in an exclusive “Sunday Night,” interview. The discussion provided insights into his priorities and challenges as he works to address the country’s housing and infrastructure needs.

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Ghana Premier League 2024/25 Season Fixtures Released

The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has released the fixtures for the 2024-25 Ghana Premier League Season. The start date of Friday September 6, 2024, is 82 clear days from the end of the just ended 2023/24 season. FC Samartex 1996 will

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Canada Appeal Against Points Deduction But Not Ban

Canada's women's football team have launched an appeal against having six points deducted in their Olympic group after a drone was used to spy on a rival team's training session, but they haven't appealed against coach Bev Priestman's one-year ban. The

July 30, 2024July 30, 2024

Arsenal Sign Italy Defender Calafiori From Bologna

Arsenal have signed Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna for a fee of up to £42m including add-ons. The 22-year-old, who started Italy's three group games at Euro 2024, has signed a five-year deal with Mikel Arteta's side. He has immediately

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Government To Hire 15,000 Healthcare Workers

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the recruitment of 15, 200 nurses and midwives, effective Monday, August 5, 2024. In a statement released on Friday, July 26, 2024, the MoH confirmed that the Ministry of Finance (MoF) has granted the

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Embracing STEM Education Crucial For Job Creation, Says Education Minister

Minister of Education, Dr. Yaw Osei Adutwum, emphasized the importance of embracing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education in educational institutions. He stressed that Ghana must strategically position itself to benefit from the fourth industrial revolution by providing modern facilities

July 29, 2024July 29, 2024

Wrong National Anthem Played For South Sudan At Olympics

The Olympic organisers in France played the wrong national anthem for South Sudan ahead of the country’s opening men’s basketball game against Puerto Rico. Spectators in the Pierre Mauroy stadium on Sunday booed as the Sudanese anthem was played instead of that of South Sudan. The audio